• Controls Engineer

    Actalent (Cary, NC)


    Job Title: Controls Engineer

    Job Description

    The company is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Controls Engineer in their Raleigh, NC facility. In this exciting role within our Process & Manufacturing Controls team, you will be designing, programming, and servicing automated controls systems for a variety of industrial clients.

    Responsibilities

    + Design and program a variety of industrial process control systems that integrate new and existing hardware and software.

    + Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair customers’ control systems as required.

    + Program PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, Servos, and VFDs.

    + Understand UL 508A control panel construction and design requirements.

    + Support sales by providing estimates for controls hardware costs and labor hours for potential projects.

    + Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E standards.

    Essential Skills

    + Automation and controls engineering.

    + Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLC, RSLogix, and Rockwell.

    + Experience in PLC programming, FactoryTalk, HMIs, and troubleshooting.

    + Minimum of 8 years of experience in automation, HMI, electrical, programming, PLC programming, and process controls.

    + Self-starting and flexible approach to work.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent design and programming experience.

    + Familiarity with Google Suite, including Sheets, Docs, Gmail, and Drive.

    + Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

    + Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

    + Familiarity with power system design.

    + Experience in troubleshooting, designing, and configuring machine-level Ethernet networks and managed switches.

    + Understanding of machine safety and safety circuit design categories.

    Work Environment

    Mainly supporting the company's largest client, with growing opportunities in the Raleigh area. The role involves upgrades to existing systems, new packaging lines, and conveyor systems, as well as general plant support. Duties will be performed in a hybrid model or on job sites, with deployment to North Carolina job sites up to 100% of the time. Travel may be required up to 20%. The ability to stand or sit for extended periods is necessary. The role is highly flexible, allowing for late arrivals or early departures as needed, but it is expected that the engineer will be in the office when not at client sites.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

     

    • “55 after 45” bonus for Controls Engineers (bonus of $55/hour for each hour worked > 45 hours per week)• $82.50 per hour billable after 40 hour for any service occurs after normal working hours which is 7am -5pm• 401(k) company match (100% company match first 3% of employee contributions and 50% match on next 2%, for a total of 4% match to 5% employee contribution; must meet eligibility requirements to participate• A company provided data phone• Profit Sharing, which has been 10% of salary + bonus for the last 4 years; must meet eligibility requirements to participate

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Cary,NC.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.